http://www.e-z-j.com How to get prepared for employment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:44:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are infinite resources for jobseeker and it is not just limited to a crowded newspaper column. If as a job seeker you are facing the question of “Where to look for a good job?” here are some valuable tips that you can consider. If you are keen on considering ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/10/11/invaluable-resources-for-job-seekers/ Have you tried looking for a careers advice company? If not then this is the right time. You are amongst the millions who keep looking for a job everyday but fail every time because they simply do not know where to go. A career advice company can drastically boost up ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/10/11/the-importance-of-career-advice/ There are few things more daunting than searching for a job when you’re unemployed – except perhaps searching for a job when you’re unemployed and the economy is in recession. Oh, and let’s not forget that in addition to the nation’s current economic woes, it’s also the holiday season – ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/07/10/unemployed-tips-for-finding-a-job-during-a-recession/ You’ve heard the hype. The economy is bad. There aren’t any jobs to be had. Things are tough all over, kid. But since when do you listen to the naysayers? Sure, you’re not going to step out of college and into a CFO position. But you’re also not stepping into a ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/07/10/advice-for-new-graduates-to-compete-successfully-be-realistic/ ResumeEdge attended the CCA national convention in Orlando on June 14th and June 15th. A common theme heard among the attendees is the notion that students must learn how to prepare a resume. Having a professional write the resume for them serves no educational value. We couldn’t agree more. Resume preparation, like ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/07/02/the-resume-and-self-reflection/ If you have a gap in your employment history, you may have concerns about how to explain this on your resume. Keep in mind that many people step away from the workplace each year to raise children, care for ill/aging family members, return to school, recover from an illness/accident, or for ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/06/25/resume-strategies-to-fill-gaps-in-employment/ Every job candidate faces the same challenge after graduating college – How do I get a job when all I have is a degree? If you look closer, you’ll understand you have more than a degree – you have group projects, research papers, class assignments, honors, activities, campus jobs, and ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/06/10/showcasing-academic-experience-when-you-have-no-real-world-experience/ The U.S. housing crisis has led to a mass exodus of mortgage professionals from this industry. With foreclosures and defaults skyrocketing, lending guidelines tightening, and home values plummeting, opportunities for commissions are scarce and layoffs are increasing. It’s tough to make a living originating mortgages when lenders and their loan ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/05/22/resume-tips-for-mortgage-industry-career-changers/ Are you sending out dozens of resumes each week, but getting no response? Do you feel discouraged about a tough job market and your competition? In your efforts to get noticed, you should keep one thing in mind: Put yourself in the hiring manager’s place. Ask yourself, “What would the employer ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/05/10/putting-the-employer-first-to-ensure-an-interview-and-job-offer/ In case you missed last Monday’s headlines, the announcement by the National Bureau of Economic Research made it official: we’re in a recession. I doubt many folks were shocked by this grim news, as it only reinforces what most Americans already knew – times are tough and belts are tightening. Layoffs ... http://www.e-z-j.com/2009/04/22/5-ways-to-recession-proof-your-resume/